Another voice joins the chorus against wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Pat Tillman’s brother Kevin speaks out for the first time against US led wars.

Do you remember Pat Tillman? His brother Kevin sure hasn’t forgotten Pat or the sacrifice he made with his life for a cause that he believed in. For the first time since his brother was killed Kevin has spoken publicly and wants to let you to know that the war in Iraq is wrong and must end. Kevin Tillman is a vet from the “wars” in Iraq and Afghanistan and the brother of Pat Tillman, former Arizona Cardinal Football player and Army Ranger who served with Pat before he was killed in the line of duty. There is an investigation still underway as to how Pat died, when he died, etc. It seems that somehow our “on the ball” military might just have covered up details of his death and lied to his family. I just finished reading an article written by Kevin Tillman on October 19^th at Truthdig.com, a site that I hadn’t heard from before and haven’t spent much time looking at so I can’t really give it my endorsement. I haven’t gotten the shivers while reading something for a long time and really think that Kevin was right on with his use of words, tone, etc.

I really recommend that you read his article called “After Pat’s Birthday” and pass the word on to anyone you know. Pat was born on November 6^th and that is why the article has this title. I should mention that I first found out about Pat’s piece from ESPN and then got an email from my grandmother that directed me to his article at TruthDig.com The article ends with the following two paragraphs which should peak your interest to read the whole thing.

“In a democracy, the policy of the leaders is the policy of the people. So don’t be shocked when our grandkids bury much of this generation as traitors to the nation, to the world and to humanity. Most likely, they will come to know that “somehow” was nurtured by fear, insecurity and indifference, leaving the country vulnerable to unchecked, unchallenged parasites.

Luckily this country is still a democracy. People still have a voice. People still can take action. It can start after Pat’s birthday.”

I couldn’t agree more and think that we (United States Citizens) really need to take charge of our own country/mess. November 7^th is coming soon; please don’t think that mid-term elections are for the birds. We can best use our votes to express our voice. Vote for peace and a future where we can work together.